tbh at this moment if I want some kind of whirl for my cats I'd be inclined to draw myself instead of purchasing an existing one, even if it does exist
it's cheaper that way
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TOPIC | custom content concept question
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what happens with custom items with very similar concepts? Will they be rejected out right or will they just, co-exist? say some sort of flower apparel, especially matching something onsite - it's very possible for two people to come up with "wintermint whirl" and end up creating very similar custom items, without copying/tracing/etc from each other. How is that going to be reviewed?
tbh at this moment if I want some kind of whirl for my cats I'd be inclined to draw myself instead of purchasing an existing one, even if it does exist it's cheaper that way
tbh at this moment if I want some kind of whirl for my cats I'd be inclined to draw myself instead of purchasing an existing one, even if it does exist
it's cheaper that way
@Lokes Depends how close and what kind of concept. Directly tracing, copying, or editing another user's art is going to be in violation of the following rule if someone reports it or I catch it (there's no way I will remember every item I approve, there are way too many):
Having a similar idea though definitely does not fall under this, especially for simple concepts. When people are making items loosely based on site assets (like adding to an existing set), this is even more likely to occur.
Essentially: It's not about the concept itself, it's about the execution and specific design/appearance of the concept.
IMPORTANT: Copyrighted and stolen material, submitting an item that contains copyrighted designs/content (eg. fanart of another media and so on), or stolen/traced art may lead to the immediate suspension of your ability to submit custom item designs.
Items added through the custom content feature will become an official asset owned by the site and, to prevent any infringement on the copyright of others, it is extremely important that all pieces are original works and do not copy from others.
This means you should absolutely never submit anything that is:
A direct reference to another game, show, character, or any other creative work or piece of media that is not in the public domain.
Trademarked symbols or names from companies and organizations.
Traced art or art that is heavily referenced from another artist's work.
Your own art that has been published elsewhere by another company that owns the exclusive rights to use it.
Items added through the custom content feature will become an official asset owned by the site and, to prevent any infringement on the copyright of others, it is extremely important that all pieces are original works and do not copy from others.
This means you should absolutely never submit anything that is:
A direct reference to another game, show, character, or any other creative work or piece of media that is not in the public domain.
Trademarked symbols or names from companies and organizations.
Traced art or art that is heavily referenced from another artist's work.
Your own art that has been published elsewhere by another company that owns the exclusive rights to use it.
Having a similar idea though definitely does not fall under this, especially for simple concepts. When people are making items loosely based on site assets (like adding to an existing set), this is even more likely to occur.
Essentially: It's not about the concept itself, it's about the execution and specific design/appearance of the concept.
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